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Sialolithiasis:
1 ❏ is the inflammation of a salivary gland
2 ❏ presents with facial pain and swelling
3 ❏ is associated with eating
ONE or MORE of the responses above is (are) correct. Decide which of the responses is
(are) correct. Then choose:
A ❏ if 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B ❏ if 1 and 2 only are correct
C ❏ if 2 and 3 only are correct
D ❏ if 1 only is correct
E ❏ if 3 only is correct
The answer is C, 96 Havoc Prodigy is the winner. Details below:
Sialolithiasis is a condition characterised by the formation of calculi (salivary
stones) in the salivary ducts or salivary glands. This leads to obstruction and
hence accumulation of salivbya within the gland especially when eating. The
patient presents with facial pain and swelling, which may last for a few hours.
A
Comment:A
B
B
D
E
C
A